3 Things I learned
Many countless hours have been put into the subject of helping those students with special needs. Schools have adapted special technology for them, programs, and funding. Many people have also been trained to help these students with the needs. More and more these day though they are intergrading these students into the mainstream classroom. These student with special needs will no longer need to be in their own classroom. But based on the new adaptations in technology students with needs are able to be in a class with their peers. Universal design for learning has formed and understanding of these students and their need to be in the mainstream classroom. Now there is assistive technology that will in certain cases replace the in the classroom aid who helps with these students. But because of this technology students can be active and follow along in the classroom with their peers.
2 Connections I can make
Not just students with a learning disability are special needs. Students who are at risk also need this technology to help. In my classroom I will have these adaptive technologies to help not just the students with needs, but all students. All students need the same amount of attention to stay active. Having these technology in the classroom will help all students get the help and guidance that they need to succeed on homework and such. Having an ipad for every student will help with the students with disabilities. They are able to take this home, carry it around, and Apple has all of these technologies already on there. So there won’t have to be any downloading.
1 Question
Is there schooling that all teachers have to go to, to help with students with a learning disability or of special needs?
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Chapter 13 Reflections
Chapter 13 Reflections
3 Things I learned:
Music production and music composition mean the same thing. Yet there are different technological programs that help with both, and each help with the music teaching. Different software’s help students compose music within the computer. Art instruction is also being intergraded into technology. There are sites via the web that teachers and students can visit to go on a virtual art field trip. Where the site will take the class on a journey throughout an art museum. This way the students can grasp a visual representation of the museum and the art work from around the world. For the students who like graphic web design, more and more sites are being offered for help with that.
2 Connections
In my classroom I can use the Picasa program that google has for a virtual art field trip of museums from around the world. I can use this in my classroom, for if we are studying a different place and it involves a piece of literature, the art trip with help the students get a visual representation of what it is like over there. For the music class, Mac’s garage band is helpful when making music within a classroom.
1 Question
Can I use these technologies in my classroom even though I am not a music teacher?
3 Things I learned:
Music production and music composition mean the same thing. Yet there are different technological programs that help with both, and each help with the music teaching. Different software’s help students compose music within the computer. Art instruction is also being intergraded into technology. There are sites via the web that teachers and students can visit to go on a virtual art field trip. Where the site will take the class on a journey throughout an art museum. This way the students can grasp a visual representation of the museum and the art work from around the world. For the students who like graphic web design, more and more sites are being offered for help with that.
2 Connections
In my classroom I can use the Picasa program that google has for a virtual art field trip of museums from around the world. I can use this in my classroom, for if we are studying a different place and it involves a piece of literature, the art trip with help the students get a visual representation of what it is like over there. For the music class, Mac’s garage band is helpful when making music within a classroom.
1 Question
Can I use these technologies in my classroom even though I am not a music teacher?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Chapter 12 Reflections
3 Things I learned
Technology can be used in any content area. It is not just for computer science. It can be used in social studies to take the class on a virtual field trip around the world. This way student can see different places of the world without leaving the comfort of their own classroom. Software companies are making games and things for the net that have to do the with history and the world wars. This way student can learn about the history of their country in a comfortable environment. This kind of learning is called adventure learning.
2 Connections I can make
Having technology in the classroom can be good for differentiated instruction. For those learners who have a hard time sitting still for a long time, having this trip on line will help them keep focus on the task at hand. By having interactive learning via technology will keep learners engaged, and they will learn in an environment that will keep them focused.
1 Question
How often could a teacher use this tool in their classroom without using it to much? How much is to much?
Technology can be used in any content area. It is not just for computer science. It can be used in social studies to take the class on a virtual field trip around the world. This way student can see different places of the world without leaving the comfort of their own classroom. Software companies are making games and things for the net that have to do the with history and the world wars. This way student can learn about the history of their country in a comfortable environment. This kind of learning is called adventure learning.
2 Connections I can make
Having technology in the classroom can be good for differentiated instruction. For those learners who have a hard time sitting still for a long time, having this trip on line will help them keep focus on the task at hand. By having interactive learning via technology will keep learners engaged, and they will learn in an environment that will keep them focused.
1 Question
How often could a teacher use this tool in their classroom without using it to much? How much is to much?
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Chapter 10 Reflections
3 Things I learned
It is important for teachers to make their classroom English Language Learning environment. Within the classroom teachers will have students who English is not their first language. So they need to make it a safe place that they can learn English and they can learn the material. One way to do this is for the teacher to get to know the students. Via introducing their native language and culture into the classroom. Technology allows the students to learn in their own language so that they can learn the material, and use the new technology. This is called computer-assisted language learning. Radio broadcasts will help these students. This allows the students to be spoken to in their native language digitally so they and able to understand the content.
2 Connections I can make
In my classroom I want to be able to make podcasts. This will help me get in touch with the parents of my students, but also for the parents who English is not their first language. Digitally my voice can be recorded in a different language. So this will give parents the feeling of comfort that they can understand me, and what their child is learning. For the ELL learners I will have language labs in my classroom. Where they will be presented with the content, in their native language, but also they will be able to practice English. This helps because they are being presented with the material, but they also get to practice English.
1 Question
If it is clear that I have a majority of my class ELL can the school provide me all the new up to date technology that I need for my classroom?
It is important for teachers to make their classroom English Language Learning environment. Within the classroom teachers will have students who English is not their first language. So they need to make it a safe place that they can learn English and they can learn the material. One way to do this is for the teacher to get to know the students. Via introducing their native language and culture into the classroom. Technology allows the students to learn in their own language so that they can learn the material, and use the new technology. This is called computer-assisted language learning. Radio broadcasts will help these students. This allows the students to be spoken to in their native language digitally so they and able to understand the content.
2 Connections I can make
In my classroom I want to be able to make podcasts. This will help me get in touch with the parents of my students, but also for the parents who English is not their first language. Digitally my voice can be recorded in a different language. So this will give parents the feeling of comfort that they can understand me, and what their child is learning. For the ELL learners I will have language labs in my classroom. Where they will be presented with the content, in their native language, but also they will be able to practice English. This helps because they are being presented with the material, but they also get to practice English.
1 Question
If it is clear that I have a majority of my class ELL can the school provide me all the new up to date technology that I need for my classroom?
Chapter 9 Reflections
3 Things I learned
As new technology comes into the world today, it is important for students to know how to use the technology. In some classrooms the state of the art technology has already been installed. It is important for the teachers as well to be knowledgeable in the area. Students like to teach their teachers in return. So most likely that the student knows more about the technology then the teacher does. So this gives the students the opportunity to teach the teacher, and the students will feel good about themselves in how much about technology they know. There is software and new technologies coming out to help students with special needs. This will help management in the classroom so that the students have more assistance where needed and the teacher can help other students.
2 Connections I can make
There are new software’s coming out to help with visual learning. Such as concept mapping, electronic outlining, and digital storytelling. This will help students make connections to prior knowledge using the concept mapping, and digital story telling will help get the students engaged on what the lesson will be about. Digital storytelling can be a pre-assessment to introduce the students to the material.
1 Question
Can they make these different electronic way of learning in a different language for my English Language Learners?
As new technology comes into the world today, it is important for students to know how to use the technology. In some classrooms the state of the art technology has already been installed. It is important for the teachers as well to be knowledgeable in the area. Students like to teach their teachers in return. So most likely that the student knows more about the technology then the teacher does. So this gives the students the opportunity to teach the teacher, and the students will feel good about themselves in how much about technology they know. There is software and new technologies coming out to help students with special needs. This will help management in the classroom so that the students have more assistance where needed and the teacher can help other students.
2 Connections I can make
There are new software’s coming out to help with visual learning. Such as concept mapping, electronic outlining, and digital storytelling. This will help students make connections to prior knowledge using the concept mapping, and digital story telling will help get the students engaged on what the lesson will be about. Digital storytelling can be a pre-assessment to introduce the students to the material.
1 Question
Can they make these different electronic way of learning in a different language for my English Language Learners?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Chapter 8 Reflections
3 Things that I learned:
When using the internet in a classroom the teacher needs to be sure to monitor the web and action that goes on, but they can also use the web as a teaching tool. An art teacher per say could use the virtual museum to show their class different pieces of art, and museums from around the world. This is called an electronic field trip. It is up to the teacher on how to use this tool but it is a good use without having to leave the classroom. For individual learners they have web based tutorials. With these the teacher is able to teach the class via the web, but also when the teacher instruction stops; the web will pick up the instruction. This way the students are able to learn at their own pace. For teacher learning there are websites, blogs, wiki’s and other helpful material via the web. This way teachers are able to use resources, and insights from other teachers without leaving the classroom. This will help teachers make their instruction differentiated.
2 Connections I can make:
As an English teacher I would use the use of blogs in my classroom. This way my students can use the web from where ever they are, upload their documents, and be done. This is a good way to go paperless, and to ensure that the students will not ‘lose’ their class work. I would also want to use the googledoc system. This way my students can come together in their own environment and make changes to group presentations, they can all be working on it all at once, and I will be able to access it right away.
1 Question:
Do schools offer an internet class for teachers to take to get used to, and learn new things about the internet so that they can integrate it into their classroom?
When using the internet in a classroom the teacher needs to be sure to monitor the web and action that goes on, but they can also use the web as a teaching tool. An art teacher per say could use the virtual museum to show their class different pieces of art, and museums from around the world. This is called an electronic field trip. It is up to the teacher on how to use this tool but it is a good use without having to leave the classroom. For individual learners they have web based tutorials. With these the teacher is able to teach the class via the web, but also when the teacher instruction stops; the web will pick up the instruction. This way the students are able to learn at their own pace. For teacher learning there are websites, blogs, wiki’s and other helpful material via the web. This way teachers are able to use resources, and insights from other teachers without leaving the classroom. This will help teachers make their instruction differentiated.
2 Connections I can make:
As an English teacher I would use the use of blogs in my classroom. This way my students can use the web from where ever they are, upload their documents, and be done. This is a good way to go paperless, and to ensure that the students will not ‘lose’ their class work. I would also want to use the googledoc system. This way my students can come together in their own environment and make changes to group presentations, they can all be working on it all at once, and I will be able to access it right away.
1 Question:
Do schools offer an internet class for teachers to take to get used to, and learn new things about the internet so that they can integrate it into their classroom?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Chapter 7 Reflections
3 Reflections:
There are new things are being introduced to the internet every day. While using the internet as a teacher it is important that the internet be monitored. Whether I am on it in the classroom or if my students are on it. I need to watch for sites that pop up that have inappropriate material in them. Schools good with blocking the sties that might be inappropriate, but this is the world wide web, anything is able to come up. With internet hackers and online predators, anything is bound to get through. Along with predators come viruses. A virus can attack a computer through anything, epically email. As a teacher I need to watch that my students do not use internet chat rooms, or e mail while at school.
2 Connections I can make:
Students can use the internet in my classroom while doing a research project on the topic we may be learning about. The internet will help with this research, because it will make looking for information easy, and more information than a single book. While doing research on the internet I will teach them the sites to go to and the sites to stay away from. In order to search for materials accurately I will teach them how to use advanced search engines.
1 Question I have:
It says on page 227 that in order for a teacher to teach on line courses, I have to have a degree in technology. Is this true? Did I read it wrong? Could I use the teaching degree that I have to teach on line classes?
There are new things are being introduced to the internet every day. While using the internet as a teacher it is important that the internet be monitored. Whether I am on it in the classroom or if my students are on it. I need to watch for sites that pop up that have inappropriate material in them. Schools good with blocking the sties that might be inappropriate, but this is the world wide web, anything is able to come up. With internet hackers and online predators, anything is bound to get through. Along with predators come viruses. A virus can attack a computer through anything, epically email. As a teacher I need to watch that my students do not use internet chat rooms, or e mail while at school.
2 Connections I can make:
Students can use the internet in my classroom while doing a research project on the topic we may be learning about. The internet will help with this research, because it will make looking for information easy, and more information than a single book. While doing research on the internet I will teach them the sites to go to and the sites to stay away from. In order to search for materials accurately I will teach them how to use advanced search engines.
1 Question I have:
It says on page 227 that in order for a teacher to teach on line courses, I have to have a degree in technology. Is this true? Did I read it wrong? Could I use the teaching degree that I have to teach on line classes?
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